The Berchtesgaden Loop Trails

Multi-day hikes at every elevation

Whether down in the valley, along scenic ridgelines, or all the way up to the peaks—Berchtesgaden offers a wide range of outstanding hiking routes. Each one invites you to discover the region’s dramatic alpine landscape and experience nature up close.

You’ll find the right route for every level and every kind of stamina. From easy walks to challenging summit hikes, you set the pace and choose your path. Because here in Berchtesgaden, there’s a trail for you—no matter how much mountain experience you bring.

  • Berchtesgaden Valley Trail

    The Berchtesgaden valley trail takes you through all five destinations of the Berchtesgaden valley in four scenic hiking stages. Experience alpine landscapes, local culture, and unforgettable mountain views along the way.

  • Berchtesgaden High-Altitude Trail

    Hike the Berchtesgaden high-altitude trail and experience breathtaking mountain panoramas, alpine meadows, rugged peaks, and unforgettable moments high above the valley.

  • Berchtesgaden Summit Trail

    Experience the challenging Berchtesgaden high-altitude trail with six unforgettable stages between rugged peaks and traditional alpine huts. Discover pure mountain adventure in the Bavarian Alps.

Experience your summit moment

You don’t have to stand on a peak to feel that summit high. It’s the simple joy of moving through nature that leaves a lasting mark—on your body and your mind. You hike across lush meadows, rolling alpine pastures, quiet forests, and rugged high plateaus, with welcoming mountain huts along the way. Slow down. Find your rhythm. And keep the sweeping mountain views in sight with every step.

Time and again, breathtaking viewpoints open up before you. That’s the magic of Berchtesgaden’s mountains: the landscape reveals itself from ever-changing perspectives. Choosing a favorite view? Nearly impossible. All the more reason to take it all in—fully present, open to the countless wonders of the alpine world around you.

Maybe you’ll hear the sharp whistle of marmots, spot a proud ibex on a rocky ledge, watch playful alpine choughs in the sky, or catch a glimpse of agile chamois moving across steep terrain. Moments like these stay with you.

Our multi-day hikes lead you through three distinct elevation zones—each one rich in authentic alpine experiences. All three loop trails are clearly marked and offer a variety of stages. Follow them as designed or explore them piece by piece—at your own pace, depending on your time and fitness. Let the routes inspire you and discover just how many ways there are to create unforgettable moments in Berchtesgaden’s mountains—your way.